SONG OF PRAISE.

Though man neglects my sighing,

And mocks the bitter tear,

Yet does not God my crying

With kindest pity hear?

And when with fierce heat panting

His hand can be my shade,

And when with weakness fainting

Support my aching head.

And when I felt my cares

For those his love can save,

Will he not hear the prayers

Of the poor negro slave?

Yes, for the poor and needy

He promises to save,

And who is poor and needy

Like the poor negro slave?